National Bank of Kuwait has launched a new service allowing new customers to open a new account without visiting the branch, becoming the first bank in Kuwait to launch this service.
The new account can be opened instantly through NBK Mobile Banking and NBK online banking. Customer’s civil ID information will be captured automatically with customer’s consent using digital identity “Kuwait Mobile ID” by the Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI). At the end of the application, customers are requested to sign the account opening contract electronically using “Kuwait Mobile ID”.
“Kuwait Mobile ID” is a secure mobile-based Digital ID derived from the Civil ID. It is capable of identity verification, authentication to online e-services, and applying trusted digital signature to documents and transactions.
Mohammed Al-Othman, General Manager of Consumer Banking Group, National Bank of Kuwait, said:
“We seek to give our existing and prospective customers a unique banking experience from the very first moment. Guaranteeing them access to digital banking services in the context of our understanding of their needs and work to meet them by providing quick and easy banking solutions.
Al-Othman indicated: “The new service comes as part of the continued advancements NBK is making to its digital solutions, namely NBK Mobile Banking and NBK Online Banking. Through these solutions, we aim to provide our customers with top notch digital banking services through digital technologies and meet the needs of every segment of our customers.”
